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25 Jul 2013

A TALE WITHOUT A NAME.

A TALE WITHOUT A NAME by PENELOPE S DELTA.SOURCE: Received for review from NewBooks magazine.The kingdom used to be a place of paved roads and well-filled coffers, with joy and the good life all around. But the old king went the way of all flesh years ago, and now the kingdom is derelict, a land of wickedness and ruin. But a young prince and his sister begin to see what must be done, and - if they can - to restore what has been lost.For a hundred years A Tale Without a Name has been one of Greece s best-loved stories. This playful, wise fable is enchanting for readers of any age, as meaningful and moving now as when it was first written....... Inner front cover.FIRST SENTENCE (Chapter 1): When old King Prudentius realized that he had little time left to live, he summoned his son, young Witless, and said to him:MEMORABLE MOMENT (Page 75): With that, she suffered one of her attacks of nerves, and had to leave the room.MY THOUGHTS:A book suitable for most ages, A Tale Without A Name can be read on so many different levels. Though possibly not suitable for the very young it is simple enough to be read as a bedtime story for older children but likewise on a deeper level can also be read as a fable. Though not as charming as I had expected this is still a delightful read. Full of wonderful characters with names like King Witless, Queen Barmy, Jealousia, Spitefulnia and Master Miserlix, this is the story of a debonair young Prince with a decision to make. Surprisingly topical given that it was written over one hundred years ago (it has only recently been translated) I was quite taken aback by its considerable political allegories, its undertones of social and individual moral responsibility.

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LITTLE KITTY THE CAT BURGLAR {CHAPTER 1 WRITTEN BY YOURS TRULY}

THE MEMBER OF A VERY SPECIAL TRIBE.

A Geordie lass, rumoured to have been born with a paperback in my hand, I spend my days reading and reviewing books here on Pen and Paper. A lover of hedgehogs as well as cats, I also enjoy writing and receiving letters and am quite the movie buff. My taste in films almost as eclectic as my tastes in novels!

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